School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Engineering
Course Code EE 212
Course Title in English Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Course Title in Turkish Elektrik ve Elektronik Devreleri
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Select,Flipped Classroom,Laboratory Work
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: - Lab: 2 Other: -
Estimated Student Workload 156 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites MATH 115 - Calculus I
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge Prior knowledge in calculus and complex numbers is expected.
Registration Restrictions Only undergraduate students
Overall Educational Objective To learn the basic components and characteristics of electric circuits, how to analyze electric circuits with mathematical techniques and the basics of semi-conductor electronic devices.
Course Description This course aims to introduce the sophomore students the basic components and characteristics of electric circuits and the mathematical techniques to analyze electric circuits. The course content covers basic circuit components and their current-voltage characteristics, circuit theorems and equations, DC circuit analysis techniques, Operational amplifiers; concepts and application examples, time domain analysis of RC, RL circuits, analysis a circuit in frequency domain, finding the power and energy consumption of the circuits in frequency domain also Semi-conductor basics: concepts and semi-conductor components, Bipolar junction transistor (BJT); physical structure and operating modes, BJT as a switch, MOSFET; structure and operating modes, MOSFET as a switch. The theoretical lectures will be coupled by laboratory work.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Comprehend the working principles of electronic devices;
2) Identify electronic circuit problems, solutions and application areas;
3) Conduct electronic circuit experiments by identifying required assumptions, constraints, data collection methods;
4) Perform electric circuit experiments in the laboratory as a team work;
5) Design electric circuits to meet given specifications.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences N
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors N
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects N
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability N
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility N
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues N
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions S Presentation
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting S Participation
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making N
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills S Participation
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy S Participation
Prepared by and Date , March 2018
Course Coordinator YUSUF AYDIN
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. YUSUF AYDIN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Circuit Variables
2) Circuit Elements
3) Simple Resistive Circuits
4) Techniques of Circuit Analysis (Node-Voltage and Mesh-Current Methods)
5) Techniques of Circuit Analysis (Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Circuits, Superposition)
6) The Operational Amplifier
7) Inductance and Capacitance
8) Response of First Order RL and RC Circuits (General Solution for Step and Natural Responses)
9) Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis (The phasor, passive circuit elements in the frequency domain)
10) Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis (Circuit analysis in frequency domain)
11) Sinusoidal Steady-State Power Calculations
12) Semiconductors p-n junctions, diodes transistors, diode and its electrical behavior, Diode models, DC and AC analysis of diode circuits
13) Basics of BJT and their operation regions, Switching applications of BJTs.
14) Basics of MOSFET and their operation regions, Switching applications of MOSFETs
15) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
16) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsJames W. Nillson and S. Riedel, “Electric Circuits”, Pearson, 10th Edition, 2014. Sedra, A. S., Smith, K.C “Microelectronic Circuits”, Oxford University Press fourth edition, 1998
Teaching MethodsFlipped Classroom
Homework and ProjectsHomework questions will be assigned to the students and there will be quizzes containing questions from the homework assignments.
Laboratory WorkStudents will carry out experiments in the laboratory.
Computer UseNot required
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Laboratory 7 % 20
Application 12 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Midterm(s) 2 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

Instructor’s office and phone number: TBA office hours: TBA email address: TBA Rules for attendance: - Missing a quiz: No make-up will be given. Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, a make-up exam will be given for each missed midterm. Missing a final: Faculty regulations. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations http://3fcampus.mef.edu.tr/uploads/cms/webadmin.mef.edu.tr/4833_2.pdf

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 0 3 42
Laboratory 7 2 2 2 42
Application 12 1 1 24
Homework Assignments 2 6 12
Midterm(s) 2 10 2 24
Final Examination 1 10 2 12
Total Workload 156
Total Workload/25 6.2
ECTS 6